Real Italy - The Environs of Venice

The tour lasts all day and includes a visit to the tomb and sanctuary. Briona, Carlo Scarpa's impressive masterpiece, located in San Vito d'Altivole, near Treviso.

Scarpa is one of the most controversial architects of the 20th century, known for his ability to combine ancient crafts with modern manufacturing processes.

Villas Peschichini, built at the end of the 17th century and the ancient royal residence of the King of Italy Vittorio Emmanuel II.

The villa is surrounded by vineyards, and you'll learn about the unique wines produced here, which aren't even exported. You can only taste them here, and learn which dishes they pair well with.

You can have lunch in one of three wonderful places: Villa Cipriani, a noble country residence with a famous garden that changes colour with the seasons, or La Terrazza, an open-air restaurant overlooking the historic centre of Asolo, or Due Mori, located on the beautiful hills of Asolo.

After lunch, visit the largest monographic gypsum library In Europe, it houses the original plaster casts of Antonio Canova's masterpieces. Designed by Venetian architect Francesco Lazzari to reproduce works of art within the artist's studio, the plaster museum houses magnificent artistic treasures.

End your visit with a tour of Temple of Canova, a neoclassical Roman Catholic parish church designed by Antonio Canova and located on a hilltop in Possagno.